Tinubu to Host Flamingos at Presidential Reception After Historic World Cup Triumph

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to host Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, at a presidential reception in Abuja on Wednesday following their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The reception is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and will provide an opportunity for the Federal Government to formally celebrate the team’s achievement.

The Flamingos made history on Saturday night after defeating Japan 2-1 to become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Head coach Akeem Busari and his players returned to Nigeria on Monday morning following their successful campaign in Morocco.

The presidential reception had earlier been postponed because of the President’s busy schedule but has now been arranged to honour the players and their technical crew.

Meanwhile, the Senate announced a ₦100 million donation to the team on Tuesday in recognition of their historic achievement.

The donation adds to the national recognition following the team’s victory, which marked a significant milestone for African women’s football.